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enemy
noun · Say it: EN-uh-mee
What it means
Foundationsomeone who is against you or wants to fight you
In the story, the brave knight finally made peace with his old enemy.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- foe
- opponent
- rival
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- ally
- friend
More examples
- Our cat treats the neighbour's dog as its greatest enemy.
Where the word comes from
It comes from the Latin word 'inimicus', meaning unfriendly.
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